Vegas pop my cherry ... steakhouses, clubs, bars, etc, comedy

Maulik · #1 08-29-2005, 10:02 PM

I'm going for my first time Thursday- Monday.

What are the spots worth checking out. I plan on playing between 10/20 & 20/40. so I'm thinking the wynn, but this post is mostly for suggestions on steakhouses, clubs, bars, etc. so

Bigdaddydvo · #2 08-30-2005, 06:30 AM

www.cheapovegas.com

midas · #3 08-30-2005, 09:57 AM

Go to the N9NES Steakhouse in the Palms - Great steak and great scene. Always my first stop in Vegas.

Where are you staying?

Chimp · #4 08-30-2005, 10:07 AM

Steakhouse: Craftsteak at MGM. Everything else is a step below. Bring money.

Club/Bar: Mix at Mandalay.

I'm jealous.....

midas · #5 08-30-2005, 10:15 AM

Chimp - I'm staying at Mandalay (The Hotel) in 30 days. Mix is new right? What is the scene like - dance club or ultralounge?

Chimp · #6 08-30-2005, 09:04 PM

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Chimp - I'm staying at Mandalay (The Hotel) in 30 days. Mix is new right? What is the scene like - dance club or ultralounge?

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Ultra-loungy, with ultra-fine (and expensive) food. Great view and outside area with dancing too. Very cool. Unbelievable girls. Yum yum.

freekobe · #7 08-30-2005, 10:53 AM

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Steakhouse: Craftsteak at MGM. Everything else is a step below. Bring money.

Club/Bar: Mix at Mandalay.

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I ate at Craftsteak a month ago. Vastly overrated and the scene wasnt that great. The MGM is basically dead and as far as Vegas casinos go, is mediocre. Go to the Palms steakhouse or even to to Fix at the Bellagio. Fix is right next to Light - scenery is incredible and the food is just north of excellent.

And as far as "bring money," yes, that's generally a good idea at a Vegas restaurant. All the good ones are expensive.

Chimp · #8 08-30-2005, 09:01 PM

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I ate at Craftsteak a month ago. Vastly overrated and the scene wasnt that great. The MGM is basically dead and as far as Vegas casinos go, is mediocre. Go to the Palms steakhouse or even to to Fix at the Bellagio. Fix is right next to Light - scenery is incredible and the food is just north of excellent.

And as far as "bring money," yes, that's generally a good idea at a Vegas restaurant. All the good ones are expensive.

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Sorry, but anyone who would compare the steak (note the singular) at FIX with the prime, dry-aged for 30+days bone-in steaks at CRaftsteak is uninformed to say the least. MGM sucks....agreed. Craftsteak's interior is nothing unique....agreed. But they have the highest quality beef in Vegas. And it's not close.

ps, FIX is a cool place. I agree. But its steak is nothing interesting.

icepick · #9 08-30-2005, 09:55 PM

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Sorry, but anyone who would compare the steak (note the singular) at FIX with the prime, dry-aged for 30+days bone-in steaks at CRaftsteak is uninformed to say the least. MGM sucks....agreed. Craftsteak's interior is nothing unique....agreed. But they have the highest quality beef in Vegas. And it's not close.

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That's good to hear. My reservations are set for my next trip out.

freekobe · #10 08-31-2005, 09:32 AM

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I ate at Craftsteak a month ago. Vastly overrated and the scene wasnt that great. The MGM is basically dead and as far as Vegas casinos go, is mediocre. Go to the Palms steakhouse or even to to Fix at the Bellagio. Fix is right next to Light - scenery is incredible and the food is just north of excellent.

And as far as "bring money," yes, that's generally a good idea at a Vegas restaurant. All the good ones are expensive.

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Sorry, but anyone who would compare the steak (note the singular) at FIX with the prime, dry-aged for 30+days bone-in steaks at CRaftsteak is uninformed to say the least. MGM sucks....agreed. Craftsteak's interior is nothing unique....agreed. But they have the highest quality beef in Vegas. And it's not close.

ps, FIX is a cool place. I agree. But its steak is nothing interesting.

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Didn't intend to compare the food. Just comparing the entire experience. I'd rather have the food at Fix plus the scene over Craftsteak. The food at Craftsteak was good, as you said. Don't get me wrong. I just think 20-something guys are looking for an experience. Just my opinion.